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welcome. Contact Tricia Chillas 07740 676639. Dunblane Accordion and Fiddle Club The next meeting will be tonight (Wednesday) at 7.30pm in the Victoria Hall. The guests this month will be Jimmy and Sandy Lindsay, Scottish dance band. All players, any instrument, warmly welcome. Councillor’s surgery Councillor Graham Houston will be in the Burgh Chambers on Saturday, November 24 at 10am. St Blane’s Church Sunday morning service and Sunday school will be at 10am. Tea/coffee in the hall after, all welcome. Evening service will be at 6.30pm in St Blane’s. The minister is on annual leave until November 26. Gary and Zach have set up a church office in the vestry. Gary will be working there (subject to other appointments) most Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. All welcome to pop in. Advent craft group started on Monday, November 19 at 7pm for 7.30pm in the hall. Please sign the sheet in the Mitchell Room if interested. Thursdays@Lecropt restarts on November 29 with book club – a talk about books and a visit from local author Alex Nyd. If you would like to join the St Blane’s Prayer Chain or have a request for prayer, please let Gary or your elder or email jeanproto@yahoo.co.uk. Senior citizens Ceilidh/oldies disco on Friday, November 30 in the Victoria Hall, 8pm. All welcome. The Christmas lunch is at the King Robert Hotel on Tuesday, December 18 from 1pm. More details on 01786 821128. Tea dance In the Victoria Hall on Friday, November 23 with live music from John Morgan. Doors 1.30pm, dancing from 2-4pm. Tea and biscuits, bring your own mug. Cost £4. Dunblane Cathedral The Congregational Cathedral Clean is on tonight (Wednesday) in preparation for Advent and Christmas. As the old adage says: “Many hands make light work”, so , if you are able, please do come along to join in with youngsters from the youth groups and older members of the congregation to add a bit of shine to the cathedral. All materials provided, as are refreshments afterwards. Starting time is 7pm; come for as long or as short a time as you can. Midweek service will be held tomorrow (Thursday) at the usual time of 11amk. Please gather in the choir area. The next meeting of the Music and Memories group is on Friday, November 23 at 2pm in the hall. All are welcome to come along for a sing-song and some tea or coffee. On Saturday, November 24 the Guild is holding its Christmas Bazaar. This is the Guild’s main fundraising event of the year. There will be lots of stalls, along with tea and coffee. Morning worship on Sunday begins as usual at 10.30am. Being the last Sunday of the month, the service will be followed by a short celebration of Holy Communion in the choir. All sections of Cathedral Kids meet. Tea and coffee will be served in the hall at the close of worship. At 7.30pm, the Rosenethe Singers present their concert of Mozart’s Mass in C Minor and Haydn’s Nelson Mass. The memorial service for the late Miss Gerry Goddard will be held in the cathedral on Monday, November 26 at noon. Guild meets in the halls on Monday, November 26, 2pm for a drop-In session. Bazaar Dunblane Cathedral Guild’s Christmas Bazaar is on Saturday, November 24 10am-noon in Dunblane Cathedral Halls. Stalls, tea/ coffee, baking, cards, toys and bric-a-brac.
\Fallin
Fallin Information Exchange Support and advice on alternate Wednesdays 9.30am-noon in Fallin Library. Local office Open Fridays in the library 10-1pm and 2-5pm to pay rent/ council tax and for help and advice. Office available for private meetings. Drop-in Stirling CAB is offering an advice drop-in service (no appointment necessary) on Thursdays noon-2pm in the library. Outwith these times, advice can be obtained from Derek Neilson at Stirling CAB on 01786 451225; mob 07927 646316 or email derekneilson@stirlingcab. casonline.org.uk. Wee County Walkers Free walks every Tuesday, 2pm at Cats Protection League premises in the village.
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Crook making Classes on Wednesdays 7-9pm in the Old School of Kinbuck. Tel Hamish on 07770 430810.
\Menstrie
Wee County Walkers Sundays, 2pm in Dumyat Centre car park for walk. See www.weecountywalkers.wordpress.com. Menstrie Pensioners’ Association Meet tonight (Wednesday) at 7.30pm in Rooms 2/3 of the church hall. Mrs Ray McLeod will be giving a demonstration of Christmas table decorations. All welcome. Menstrie Parish Church Mrs Sandie Kerr led worship on Sunday and Rev Mike Dawson will conduct Sunday’s service at 11am, all welcome. The church’s Christmas Fayre is on Saturday, November 24 10am-noon. Lots of stalls, please come and join in the fun. Tickets from elders or pay at the door. Tea in Two continues every Wednesday from 10.30-11.30am, all welcome. Next Thursday at 2 event is on November 29 at 2pm after the community council lunch and will be a St Andrew’s Celebration. Guild meets on Tuesday, November 27 at 7.30pm featuring a demonstration by Bay Tree Flowers, Causewayhead on Christmas Table decorations. Donations for The Gate foodbank in Alloa continues and the next delivery will be made at the end of November. Diary dates: Sunday, December 9 at 11am, Gift Sunday collection of toys and toiletries for Women’s Aid and festive fayre for The Gate foodbank; Thursday, December 13 at 6.30pm, and Family Service; Friday, December 21 at 9.30am, Menstrie Primary School Christmas Service in the church; Sunday, December 23 at 11am, Nine Lessons and Carols; Christmas Eve Watchnight Service at 11.30pm with light refreshments from 11pm. Menstrie UF Church Sunday worship at 10am will be conducted by the minister Rev Jason Lingiah and will be Communion. The next prayer meeting and bible study is on Tuesday, December 4 at 10.30am in the church. Carols and Coffee will be on Friday, December 7 at 7.30pm in the church. Tickets (£2) from the minister or on the night. Donations for The Gate foodbank at Alloa can be handed into the church. The church is available for hall lets - contact the minister on 01259 215278. See Facebook @menstrieufchurch.
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Library Bookbug sessions every other Monday from 11.15-11.45am for babies and pre-school children. Parkrun Saturdays, 9.20am at former house in Plean Country Park. See parkrun.org.uk/plean. Drop-in Stirling CAB is offering an advice drop-in service (no appointment necessary) on Thursdays from noon-2pm in the library. Outwith these times, advice can be obtained from Derek Neilson at Stirling CAB on 01786 451225; mob 07927 646316 or email derekneilson@stirlingcab. casonline.org.uk. Dedication service A special dedication service to celebrate the new roof of Cowie and Plean Church will be held on Sunday, November 25 at 10am. All invited, especially those who donated towards the roof. Tea, coffee and home baking after. Those needing a lift to church should contact 01786 813453; 07900 181422 or 07399 476110.
\Raploch
Credit union The pay point is open every Tuesday and Thursday 11.30am-2pm at the Raploch Campus. Office is in the community wing next to the library. Members are reminded to make early application for festive arrangements. Community council Next meeting will be held in Raploch Campus on Monday, December 3 at 6.30pm. St Mark’s Parish Church Next meeting of St Mark’s@Sainsbury’s is on Tuesday, November 27 at 5.30pm. A planning meeting for this group is being held today (Wednesday) at 2pm led by Deaconess Jean Porter. This gathering alternates with the 1-2-1 Group which meets for bible study and designed for anyone who might wish to become a member of the church. Tonight (Wednesday) the Explorers meet at 4.30-5.30pm and the Super Group at 6.30pm. There will be a family church planning meeting led by Deaconette Claire tomorrow (Thursday) at 2pm. The next Presbytery Prayer Promoters gathering is in the side aisle of the church on Saturday, November 24 from 10am-noon. Worship on Sunday begins at 11am after the reading of the intimations. All welcome to this special service as the congregation bids farewell to Mrs Lynne Robertson who has been locum during the last few months.
\Riverside
Bowling Club John and Jackie Whyte are hosting their Christmas Karaoke and Quiz Night on Saturday, December 1, 7.30pm. Tickets still available at £5 and available from any committee member or contact John Millar on 07709 058642. The winter newsletter is available and will be issued to all playing and social members soon. Christmas plea Riverside Vet Clinic in Forth Crescent is collecting goodies for dogs and cats this Christmas. They will be handing over the following items to Bandeath Dog Shelter - dog beds, collars, leads, towels, blankets, bowls, food, toys and treats - and to Cats’ Protection - cat beds, cat carriers, beds, blankets, toys and treats. Anyone who would like to donate should call in at the vet.
\St Ninians
Walking group Free health walk with trained leaders, Thursdays from 11am, meeting at Battle of Bannockburn Centre, Glasgow Road. Contact walking@activestirling.org.uk. Carpet bowls Over-60s play in the Mayfield Centre from 2-4pm MonChristingle days and Thursdays. Tea and biscuits provided at half-time. £4 per week. St Ninians Community Church There will be no Re:Fresh Cafe on Friday, November 23. Sunday service 10.30am in the Mayfield Centre. Civil Defence Club Bingo Wednesday and Sunday, eyes down 8pm. Entertainment on Saturday with Terry Moore plus bingo. Free hire of hall on Fridays. Prize bingo on Friday, November 23, eyes down 8pm. St Ninians Old Parish Church Craft Group will meet at the Parish Halls tomorrow (Thursday) at 7pm. Service on Sunday at 10.30am will be conducted by Rev Gordon Mathew. Tuesday Group Scots Night is on Tuesday, November 27, 7.30pm. Tickets (£6) available on Sunday. Councillor’s surgery Councillor Neil Benny will be in Borestone Primary School tonight (Wednesday) at 6.30pm. St Ninians UF Church On Sunday the service at 11am will be conducted by Rev Martin Keane. Children’s activities will take place at the same time. Evening service, 7pm will be conducted by Mr Keane. On Tuesdays at 6.30pm XTB club for those in primary school, followed at 7.30pm by Source for those in P7–S2.
\Throsk
Community centre Cash bingo on Wednesdays, 7.30pm.
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Wee County Walkers Meet Saturdays, 10.30am, near the Nike outlet at Sterling Mills in Cochrane Hall car park. Garden Club Meet tonight (Wednesday) 7-9pm in the Ben Cleuch Centre. Guest is Chris Wernham from BTO Scotland talking about gardening for birds and wildlife. New and returning members and visitors welcome.
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History group Heritage centre on Thursday, November 29, 7.30pm ‘The Argylls – a brief history. The End of First World War’ by Jim Roche. £1 for members £1.50 non-members.